Barclays has released its Global Top Picks 2013, a collection of 156 stock selections from its analysts across the world, 60 of which are listed on U.S. exchanges.
Stu Linde, Head of Equity Research, indicates that Barclays expects global growth to pick up slightly, forecasting "a modest acceleration of growth in 2013, from 3.1 percent in 2012 to 3.3 percent in 2013."
In this backdrop, the firm sees the S&P 500 ending 2013 at 1525.
We've compiled this list of Barclays' top 60 U.S. stocks for the year ahead, which includes each stock's price target, estimated EPS and P/E for 2013, and the basis for its inclusion.
CF Industries Holding
Ticker: CF
Price Target: $250.00
2013 EPS: $26.78
2013 P/E: 7.8
CF Industries is the world's second largest producer of nitrogen fertilizer, and stands to benefit from the emergence of low-cost natural gas.
Source: Barclays
Stillwater Mining
Ticker: SWC
Price Target: $15.00
2013 EPS: $0.42
2013 P/E: 29.0
Stillwater is entering the execution phase of its investment cycle, which Barclays' analysts believe will be quite shareholder-friendly.
Source: Barclays
Air Products & Chemicals Inc.
Ticker: APD
Price Target: $93.00
2013 EPS: $5.80
2013 P/E: 14.2
Favorable P/E ratios relative to competitors and improved electronics demand support the bull case for APD.
Source: Barclays
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